Actresses have long bared a little skin on their way to baring their souls. But perhaps the most memorable exotic dancers ...

Burlesque on the screen: Exotic dancing with the stars

Nicole Kidman, who plays the diva muse of director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) in 'Nine,' was nominated for a best actress Academy Award after showing off her pipes as a seductive songstress in Moulin Rouge! in 2001.